| Regimental number | 4291 |
| Place of birth | North Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 90 West Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Ryan, 90 West Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations 29th and 31st August, 1916, this lad was in charge of the Battalion runners. He carried out the duties of a runner in addition to his supervision of the remainder, and rendered most valuable service. No shell fire was too hot for RYAN, who, with complete disregard of danger, would go through the heaviest fire at any hour of the day or night.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
